On Friday, I started talking about the Vero Beach “familiarization trip” I attended for destination wedding planners. On our first day there, we attended a “Welcome Reception” at the Vero Beach Hotel and Club (a Kimpton Hotel), which provided us with an opportunity to get acquainted with each other over hor d’oeuvres and cocktails to the sound of steel drums being playing in the background.

Where is Tabitha? I’m in the background in my signature color, “turquoise” in the 3rd photo (top row).

The Vero Beach Hotel and Spa is a very charming and elegant beachfront resort, which would be perfect for hosting a modern, yet traditional style wedding among your closest family and friends.

The property is magnificent and they offer several options for hosting a lavish wedding ceremony, including exchanging vows beach side on their patio or under their gazebo, as well as an indoor space for an elaborate wedding reception for up to 200 guests.

Following our “Welcome Reception,” we were whisked away by Magic Carpet Ride,a family owned motor coach company who provided transportation for us over the course of our trip, to our after party.More to come in another blog post. Stay tuned by subscribing to my blog.

Photo Credits: PS Photography (1,2); Vero Beach Hotel & Spa (3)